Kenyon
Boy nameKenyon has been given to 8,164 babies in the U.S. since 1914. It peaked in 2005.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
8,164
Peak year
2005 (323 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1914
10-year trend
▼ -68%
Gender split
2% girls / 98% boys
Rank through the decades
Kenyon's rank among U.S. boy names at 25-year milestones.
| Year | Boys rank |
|---|---|
| 1975 | #696 |
| 2000 | #772 |
— means outside the top 1000 that year.
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Kenyon — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Kenyon.
FAQ
How popular is the name Kenyon?
Kenyon has been given to 8,164 babies in the U.S. since 1914. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Kenyon peak?
Kenyon peaked in 2005, when 323 babies were given the name.
Is Kenyon a girl or boy name?
Kenyon is primarily a boy name (98% of babies named Kenyon are boys).
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